The Return of the Beast Princess

Chapter 67 - Intention *

"You are actually good in manipulating fire Tarik. Impressive. If only we are near fire sources... It will be good for you to meditate and absorb its energy. Do we have any volcanoes near here aside from the one in Forsaken Grassland? Do not rely on absorbing the energy from fire crystals. Yes, it will help you level up your stars faster but your manipulating ability will not be on par with it. Imagine having eight stars but with a level one manipulating skill. Even a seven-starred beast with a level four element manipulation can beat you easily. You can use it during fights to replenish your lost mana, that's it. From now on Tarik, you are in-charge of making camp fires. The more you manipulate fire, your body will adapt to it having lesser mana to be consumed. Oh sorry, I'm babbling so fast again. Did you all understand what I said?"

Asha was teaching Tarik, Zeev and six other wolves that already activated their elements. They do this daily after a whole day's travel, when it's nearing dusk and have decided to camp in a certain area. Dumu is busy sparring with the other wolves to strengthen and improve their combat ability. They believe this might trigger an upgrade on their stars.

The wolves are getting used to how their alpha talks. Even if they don't understand some of the words she uses, they can grasp the thought and understand what she is saying. They all nod in reply to her question.

"But what are volcanoes master?" Tarik asks.

"They are like mountains but has a large hole where burning rocks and molten river-like liquid comes out."

"Angry mountain! I have not seen one but I heard stories about it. Places with angry mountains are scary for they can kill beasts," Zeev said.

Right. Angry mountain.

Asha wants to facepalm right now. Beast men do have simple minds but it actually fits with how they call it.

"Yes. Angry mountain is the same as volcano. And yes, they are dangerous for the rocks and liquid they release can be deadly. But they are good for fire manipulators in absorbing fire energy. There is also a possibility that if they become experts in manipulating fire, these things like volcanoes can't kill them anymore."

The wolves listening to her widen their eyes in surprise. This only made them strive more to improve themselves. Finding someone to teach a beast about element manipulation is really rare. This opportunity to learn from their alpha is already a blessing for them.

Dumu and the other wolves walked towards them after they are done sparring so they can also listen to what Asha is teaching. Dumu sat cross-legged beside Asha while she continues to teach.

"Alpha, are you a witch doctor too?"

She shakes her head.

"I'm not. I just know some things about medicines and healing."

"But you heal differently. We have seen you use crystals and even your mana to heal. While the witch doctors that we know only uses plants."

"They are called medical herbalist where I live. They are experts in herbs and plants and they use it as medicine to heal the sick and wounded.

Regarding the way I heal, all those who have activated their elements can do the same."

"So we do not need witch doctors to heal us? But how alpha?"

They all became curious and serious as they lean more towards her to listen to what she'll say.

"You all probably didn't notice, but to those who have activated their elements, think carefully to my question. Have you noticed that whenever you have injuries, you heal much faster than before when you haven't learn how to manipulate elements?"